Send vs transfer.sh
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Send
Encrypted file sharing fork of Firefox Send
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transfer.sh
Easy file sharing from the command line
| Feature | Send | transfer.sh |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,847 | ★ 15,881 |
| First released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Firefox Send | WeTransfer |
Why pick each one
Choose Send if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.8k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Choose transfer.sh if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 15.9k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Send or transfer.sh better?
transfer.sh is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Send if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Send and transfer.sh free and open-source?
Yes. Send is licensed under MPL-2.0 and transfer.sh under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Send and transfer.sh with Docker?
Send: yes. transfer.sh: yes.